Jammu and Kashmir

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Curbing the flow of information during heightened periods of
tension has become routine business by authorities in the northern Indian state
of Jammu and Kashmir. Access to mobile Internet service was suspended Thursday after
violent protests erupted in the state. Although the service was restored late that
night, the episode is another example of the government's heavy-handed tactics.

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Anyone who has been to India or is familiar with the country
knows how chaotic it can be: from the congestion on the streets of Delhi to the
messy way in which democracy functions. And for journalists, covering the chaos
of India can be risky business. This week alone, Indian law enforcement
officials assaulted two journalists covering demonstrations in different
corners of the country.